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Ilyophis brunneus Gilbert, 1891 Muddy arrowtooth eel |
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| Family: | Synaphobranchidae (Cutthroat eels), subfamily: Ilyophinae | |||
| Max. size: | 58.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 450 - 3120 m | |||
| Distribution: | Atlantic, Indian and Pacific (Ref. 5235). Circumtropical, except the Northeast Pacific (Ref. 26895). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dark brown tinged with violet on snout (Ref. 3973). | |||
| Biology: | Found along the slope and upper abyssal zone. Feeds on annelids and crustaceans. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 August 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||